March 3, 2009

Garden City, N.Y. - On March 1 the Adelphi University CHAMPS program made a visit to the Salvation Army of Hempstead, New York to drop off donated items collected on campus beginning in October 2008 through February 28 of this year.

The student-athletes set up collection bins in the Center for Recreation and Sports lobby during the home basketball games. Each athletic team was also asked to sponsor a home baskeball game and asked to bring one toiletry item per member of their team to that particular game.

The Salvation Army is always in need of toiletry items especially during the recession. These items are known as "luxury items", as they are not covered by government assistance. Donations included shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste as well as paper products like paper towels, toilet paper and baby wipes.

Caitlin Wetmore (Women's Basketball), Ashley Caiafa (Women's Basketball), Andrew Alderman (Men's Lacrosse) Kelsey Hackett (Volleyball) and Anna Gabbard (Volleyball) delivered two large bins to Carole Smith of the Salvation Army of Hempstead, New York.

This is the third year that the toiletries drive has taken place.The program is looking forward to continued success.